H1379

Exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Exempts medications for opioid use disorder from prior approval under Massachusetts Medicaid.

Massachusetts H1379 amends the definition of "Step Therapy Protocol" in Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws to exclude medications prescribed for opioid use disorder from prior approval requirements. This change aims to streamline access to necessary treatments for opioid use disorder under the Massachusetts Medicaid program.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Sep 15, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026